You don't need to live anywhere fancy. You will spend most of your time at school, not in your apartment. Save money on gas and rent by living close to the Law School.

Conduct a broad search for housing and when you find a place that you like, act quickly because rentals do not stay available very long.

Investigate the crime rates in the areas that interest you, it might make a difference in where you ultimately decide to live.

Pick an area of town where you feel safe and make sure that you are surrounded by quiet and respectful neighbors.

Test your potential commute before you commit to an apartment. Live like a student as long as you can. Do not rent an apartment outside of your means or stretch your means just to have a nicer apartment.

Columbus has great communities- each with a unique personality. Spend time exploring the city and find the neighborhood that best fits your personality. In doing so, everything in your hectic life will fall into place.